South African mining infrastructure company DRA has opened an office in Oman, shortly after the sultanate established a Public Authority for Mining to regulate the sector
Metals
South Korean firm wins US$400mn contract to build steel plant in Oman
South Korean firm Posco Engineering and Contracting (Posco E&C) has been awarded a US$400mn contract to develop a steel mill in Sur, Oman
GE signs service agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium
GE Power & Water has signed a long-term contractual services agreement (CSA) with aluminium producer Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to service and operate on turbines at the Taweelah aluminium smelter complex in Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabian steel firm awarded turnkey contract for warehouse in Dammam
Saudi Electric Supply Company (SESCO) has awarded a US$6.6mn turnkey contract to Zamil Steel Construction Company (ZSCC) for the Tamimi Warehouse Complex in Dammam
Construction boom encourages expansion of aluminium companies in the UAE
UAE-based aluminium extrusion companies Emirates Extrusion Factory (EEF) and White Aluminium Extrusion (WAE) have announced that they will open two production units in the UAE